Hospitalization and ‘Homeland’
In the continued absence of Brody, "Homeland" remains a drama about women. Of the three strong-willed women in Sunday's episode, one was taken in cuffs to a hospital, another broke…
Miley: Moving Beyond It on ‘SNL’
The cold open of "Saturday Night Live" had creatures in the bleak future of 2045 recalling back at what caused the downfall of America. Was it the government shutdown? Obamacare?…
Bolstering ‘The Bridge’ for Next Season
After appearing to have gone off the tracks only a few weeks ago, "The Bridge" turned around again last week in a perfectly realized episode, returning focus on the central…
Shoving Blood into Water on ‘Survivor’
"Survivor: Blood vs. Water" lived up to its odd name Wednesday as the tribe of returning players often went one-on-one against loved ones and relatives in the sumo-style immunity challenge:…
Nearing End of Blind Auditions on ‘Voice’
At the end of just two weeks of what most people think is the most enjoyable part of "The Voice," the blind auditions, most coaches have nearly competed assembling their…
The Songs of the ‘Breaking Bad’ Finale
Walter White smiled a a tiny smile when he saw his old cooking setup one more time, all in operating order, all working so well, albeit with slave labor. After…
Tina, Jesse Among Rookies on ‘SNL’ Start
Tina Fey seemed to be hosting the crucial 39th season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" as a way to lend experience and substance to a cast that's mostly green. Six…
Trouble Reaching Quorum on ‘X Factor’
It only started its third season last week and already "The X Factor" is winding up its auditions. Why not? It doesn't have revolving chairs or even an identifiable method…
‘Breaking Bad’ Wins Its Emmy
"Breaking Bad" got its swan song serenade Sunday at the Emmy Awards, winning its first best drama award to end the three hour telecast -- and earning Anna Gunn a…
Mailbag: Of ‘Doc Martin’ and ‘Snorky’
A friend writes: This summer I watched 39 episodes of "Doc Martin" and am totally hooked on the series. I know that the 6th series is now showing in Britain and am…